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Patent GB-2369883-A (GB)
Title: Optical characteristics measuring apparatus and method
Inventor: KIMURA EIJI
IPC: G01M11/00
Filed: 2001-06-13
Abstract: A method and apparatus for measuring wavelength dispersion of an optical fiber pair is described. A variable wavelength light source 12 generates light which may be swept though a range of wavelengths, the light is then modulated by a first modulator 15 before being input to a first transmission line 32. A first conversion means 22 converts the output light into an electrical signal. A fixed wavelength light source 21 is modulated 23 by a reference signal 25. The resulting light is then passed though the other fiber 34 of the pair. A second convertor generates a signal from the light output from the second fiber. The generated signal is fed to the first modulator and used to modulate the amplitude of the variable wavelength light source. The wavelength dispersion characteristics may be calculated by comparing the phases of the reference signal 25 and the converted light output from the first transmission line.
Patent GB-2366563-A (GB)
Title: Dielectric glass-ceramic composition
Inventor: SUGIMOTO YASUTAKA
IPC: H01F17/00
Filed: 2001-07-10
Abstract: A dielectric glass-ceramic composition comprises a BaO-TiO<SB>2</SB>-ReO<SB>3/2</SB>-based ceramic composition represented by the formula xBaO-yTiO<SB>2</SB>-zReO<SB>3/2</SB> wherein 8   &   x   &   18, 52.5   &   y   &   65, 20   &   z   &   40 hold, in which x, y, and z are mole percent, <F>x + y + z = 100</F>, and Re indicates a rare earth element, and glass composition comprising 10 to 25 wt% of SiO<SB>2</SB>, 10 to 40 wt% of B<SB>2</SB>O<SB>3</SB>, 25 to 55 wt% of MgO, 0 to 20 wt% of ZnO, 0 to 15 wt% of Al<SB>2</SB>O<SB>3</SB>, 0.5 to 10 wt% of Li<SB>2</SB>O, and 0 to 10 wt% of RO in which R is Ba, Sr, and/or Ca. The dielectric composition may also contain CuO and TiO<SB>2</SB> as separate components.
Patent GB-2378375-A (GB)
Title: Sandwich biscuit
Inventor: BOWMER JOHN
IPC: A21D13/00
Filed: 2001-08-08
Abstract: A sandwich biscuit (10) comprises a soft filling and apertures (18a, 18b, 20), eg. to resemble the eyes and mouth of a face, in one layer, so that when the biscuit is squeezed the filling will be expressed from the apertures.
Patent GB-2367339-A (GB)
Title: Framework connector
Inventor: STRANGE ROBERT
IPC: E04B1/58
Filed: 2001-08-13
Abstract: A connector for joining geometric frameworks has a central body (c) and a plurality of side spigots (a) which extend radially outwards, in the same plane, from the body (c). A top centre spigot (f) extends from the body (c) in a direction perpendicular to the side spigots (a). A bore (e) is provided having a central axis coincident with a central axis of the top centre spigot (f).
Patent GB-2381686-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for recording and reproducing pointer positions on a document.
Inventor: FROHLICH DAVID MARK
IPC: G06F3/038
Filed: 2001-10-31
Abstract: Apparatus for assisting the reading of a document by displaying upon it a chronologic sequence of pointing gestures, comprising means for imaging the document and for tracking the movement of a pointer over the document to associate that movement with the imaged document as the said sequence, and means for displaying the sequence in association with a reproduction of the document. Selected positions on document 1 may be recorded by camera 2 in response to a signal from pressure sensitive pointer 7. The coordinates of the selected pointer positions are calibrated using calibration or registration marks 8a-8d, 9. The pointer positions may be reproduced on an image of the document 1 or, as shown in Figure 6, by projecting a curser or pointer from a lamp 15. Identification of the pointer in the original image may include a thresholding operation, as shown in Figure 5.
Patent GB-2384362-A (GB)
Title: Multi-lingual navigation device.
Inventor: GARDEN RONALD ANDERSON
IPC: G09B29/10
Filed: 2001-11-09
Abstract: An audio visual navigation device comprises a lightweight body 1 with a screen 2 which is used with separate map cards. Information is available in a number of selectable languages. The device may be used for travelling on public transport globally and street finding globally.
Patent GB-2373839-A (GB)
Title: Boiler with secondary heat exchange unit
Inventor: ROBERTSON ANDREW JOHN
IPC: F24H8/00
Filed: 2001-12-18
Abstract: A fossil-fuel fired boiler 10 generates exhaust combustion gases to feed the secondary heat exchange unit via a connector 18. The unit contains a water-filled hollow core 11 that receives water from a pipe 12. The combustion gases from the boiler enter casing 16 and circulate around the core before leaving via a flue gas exit 20. The water is heated by the gases and returned to the boiler by an outlet pipe 14. A triangular end face 19 and plate (19a, figure 1A) on the core prevent direct communication between the incoming combustion gases and the flue exit. The temperature of the gases as they enter the unit from the boiler is in the range of 115{ - 130{C and as they exit to the flue is between 50{ and 65{C. The casing also has a drain 22 for any condensation that is produced. A removable panel 24 is provided for cleaning and maintenance of the unit.
Patent GB-2372533-A (GB)
Title: Reinforced vehicle door latch striker
Inventor: SAWAJIRI YUKIO
IPC: E05B17/00
Filed: 2001-12-28
Abstract: A striker of a vehicle door latch device comprises a longitudinal plate-like metal base 11 and a U-shaped metal engaging member 12 including a first leg part 15, a second leg part 16 and a front connecting part 17. The first leg part 15 has, at a front side portion thereof, a latch engaging part 32 which is engageable with an engaging recess of a latch 18 of the vehicle door latch device. The first leg part has, at a rear side portion thereof, a reinforced large diameter part 20 with a larger diameter than that of the latch engaging part. A length of the reinforced large diameter part being 20% or more of the length of the first leg part. A uniform section metal bar is formed into a V-shape and the ends pressed to form the large diameter parts. The ends are then inserted into the base and secured by caulking.
Patent GB-2367680-A (GB)
Title: Spacer/stop assembly and disc drive with spacer/stop assembly
Inventor: MISSO NIGEL F
IPC: G11B5/55
Filed: 1999-12-29
Abstract: A stop (140, 142, 400) and a disc drive (100) with a stop are provided that limit rotation of a rotary actuator (116), which moves laterally between an upper magnet (204) bonded to an upper plate (200) and a lower magnet (206) bonded to a lower plate (202). The stop (400) includes a spacer core (404) that has an upper portion (501) for contacting the upper plate (200), a lower portion (503) for contacting the lower plate (202), and a middle portion (505) having a recessed surface (504). A stop sleeve (402) contacts an upper surface (500) on the upper portion (501) and a lower surface (502) on the lower portion (503). The stop sleeve (402) and the recessed surface (504) together define a deflection space (506).
Patent GB-2381788-A (GB)
Title: A process for preparation of an ester using a polyanaline salt as catalyst
Inventor: SRINIVASAN PALANIAPPAN
IPC: C07C67/08
Filed: 2001-03-30
Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparation of an ester using a polyaniline salt as catalyst.
Patent GB-2374853-A (GB)
Title: Personal care kit with dispenser unit in closure means
Inventor: LIVESEY STEPHEN JOHN
IPC: A45D34/04
Filed: 2002-04-03
Abstract: A personal care kit, especially a women's sanitary kit, comprises: a tubular casing defining one or more chambers 32 for containing one or more personal care, eg. sanitary, items, the chamber 32 being provided with removable closure means 34, 36; wherein the closure means incorporates a dispenser unit 34, preferably a spray dispenser, eg. an aerosol, for delivering a personal care product therefrom. The kit conveniently enables a variety of personal care items, plus a spray dispenser, to be accommodated within a compact, readily portable, discreet unit which can for example be designed to resemble in size and shape a conventional aerosol can. The chamber 32 may contain a disc 40 which can be lifted by a handle 42, 43 to eject items from the chamber. The casing may include an additional, separate chamber beneath chamber 32 and having its own removable closure means at the base of the casing (Figures 1-3).
Patent GB-2387953-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle display device comprising envelope mounted on a roller
Inventor: ERASMUS ALAN
IPC: G09F21/04
Filed: 2002-04-26
Abstract: Vehicle display device 10 comprises display envelope 30 attached at an upper end to reel 20. Envelope 30 has a transparent front panel 31, an opening through which display material 60 is inserted and removed, and is moveable from a wound storage position to an unwound display position in which display material 60 is seen through the front panel. Back panel 32 of the envelope may include display material which is seen through the front panel when envelope 30 is empty. The opening may be located at the top of envelope 30 and be resealable, and the envelope may include a one way valve 110 allowing gases to exit the interior of the envelope. Device 10 may be mounted at the rear of a vehicle, e.g. lorry trailer 40, with envelope 30 unwinding downwardly over the back of the trailer. Device 10 may be removably mounted on the trailer, and may include guides which guide the display envelope. A vehicle having a vehicle display device, and a method of changing the materials displayed by a vehicle display device, are also claimed.
Patent GB-2377133-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for displaying scaled, precise maps on personal navigational aids
Inventor: ODAMURA SATOSHI
IPC: G01S19/06
Filed: 2002-05-29
Abstract: The invention provides for a system and method in which the global position of a mobile terminal is estimated from GPS (global positioning system) signals transmitted from a number of GPS satellites and received by the mobile terminal. The degree of precision of the estimated global position is determined and the size, or scale of an area to be displayed is determined according to the degree of precision, and a map of the area of the determined size is generated according to the global position of the mobile terminal, and displayed on the mobile terminal.
Patent GB-2380175-A (GB)
Title: Conveying apparatus with articulated carriers
Inventor: NISHIHARA SHIGEYOSHI
IPC: B65G35/06
Filed: 2002-07-25
Abstract: The conveying apparatus comprises a guide rail 6, e.g. two spaced grooved members, including a U-turn path section, and carriers 1, each including a load bar assembly 2 with at least three load bars 8, 10 and 12 connected end to end by vertical pivot shafts 7a and 7d. Each carrier 1 includes a load support 5 supported by the middle load bar 10, at least a front trolley 4a supporting at least the front end load bar 8 and a rear trolley 4b supporting at least the rear end load bar 12. The trolleys 4a and 4b are fixed to and in parallel with the end load bars 8 and 12 respectively. The free ends 8a and 12a of the end load bars 8 and 12 protrude slightly from the respective outer ends of the trolleys 4a, 4b so that the free end 8a of the front end load bar 8 of each carrier 1 and the free end 12a of the rear end load bar 12 of the preceding carrier 1 can contact together in the U-turn path section 26.
Patent GB-2394023-A (GB)
Title: Rotery drive
Inventor: LETHBRIDGE JAMES
IPC: F16H61/32
Filed: 2002-10-10
Abstract: A rotary drive has a gear sector 120 in mesh with a drive pinion (110, fig 5). A member (140, fig 2) is mounted for rotation coaxially of the gear sector 120, spring means 148 being mounted on one of the gear sector 120 or member and abutment means 134,146 on the other of the gear sector 120 or member engaging the spring means 148 to bias the member to a central position relative to the gear sector 120. The spring means applies a restoring force towards the central position upon relative movement of the member 140 with respect to the gear selector 120 and stop means 154 is provided to limit relative movement in either direction. The member is drivingly connected to an output shaft 80. The spring means 148 may be U-shaped.
Patent GB-2384591-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for interpreting and validating experimental data with automated reasoning
Inventor: COLASANTI RICARDO L
IPC: G06F19/00
Filed: 2001-08-22
Abstract: A method and system for interpreting experimental data with automated reasoning. Domain specific knowledge is acquired from one or more pharmaceutical information sources. A semantic representation of the domain specific knowledge is created that meets a desired set of criteria. A semantic representation includes applying relationships between words or symbols and their intended meanings and representing relationships among objects, ideas, or situations with a set of rules. Pharmaceutical data from a knowledge database is classified with the semantic representation. A set of reasons for any classified pharmaceutical data is provided. The set of reasons are used to help interpret the classified pharmaceutical data to remove errors such as "physical errors" (e.g., pipettor errors, common microphate preparation errors, microplate variances within runs, bio-chip errors, gel-electrophoresis errors, etc.) and "biological errors" such as errors in assays. Removing such errors helps improve fusion of knowledge from multiple data, information and knowledge sources (proprietary and public) which incorporates activity and selectivity against a target, desired pharmacokinetic and toxicity properties enabling selection of potential pharmaceutical compounds. The method and system may improve the identification, selection, validation and screening of new real or virtual pharmaceutical compounds. The method and system may also be used to provide new bioinformatic techniques for storing and manipulating pharmaceutical knowledge.
Patent GB-2387619-A (GB)
Title: Security device
Inventor: JONES WAYNE JULIAN
IPC: E05C7/04
Filed: 2003-04-15
Abstract: The device comprises a cylindrical body 12 having a radially outwardly extending flange 14 at one end and an anchor 26,28 at the other end, the anchor being movable between a retracted position in which the anchor is inside the envelope of the body, and a deployed position in which the anchor is radially outside the envelope of the body. In use the members have a hole therethrough in which the device is located. The flange abuts on an outer face of the members and the anchor member abuts on an opposite side of the members when in the deployed position. The security device is able to rotate in the hole.
Patent GB-2393798-A (GB)
Title: A system for controlling an engine output partly based on sensed vehicle vibration levels.
Inventor: BERGEON MILTON SCOTT
IPC: F02P5/15
Filed: 2003-04-16
Abstract: The system for controlling an automotive internal combustion engine includes a means of noise vibration harshness (NVH) feedback which uses NVH signals from a sensor. An engine controller processes and compares the noise/vibration signals with that of a human threshold value. An engine control parameter such as idle speed is accordingly adjusted so as to mitigate unwanted noise, vibration, and harshness. Preferably spark timing is adjusted to alter the idle speed. Filter means may also be used when processing the sensed vibration/noise signals. Also, a method and an article of manufacture for controlling an engine output are also claimed.
Patent GB-2388316-A (GB)
Title: Turn-fixing mechanism for stroller wheels
Inventor: YEH CHUAN-MING
IPC: B62B7/04
Filed: 2003-04-25
Abstract: A turn-fixing mechanism for stroller wheels 27 that is operated by a control mechanism at a location remote from the wheel holder. The wheel holder 23 comprises an anchor hole 25. A latch plug 28 is insertable in the anchor hole 25 in order to fix the turning direction of the wheel 27. The latch plug is controlled by a hauling mechanism 29 that is connected to the control mechanism 292. One end of the wheel holder holds a transverse shaft 26, and the other end forms a housing space 24 that couples with a shaft 21 fixed on a lower end of a leg tube 20 of the stroller to allow the wheel holder to swivel about the shaft 21. The latch plug cooperates with an anchor hole 25 in the wheel holder 23 to prevent the holder from turning about the shaft 21. In an alternative embodiment, an axle dock (35) is fastened to the frame of the stroller and supports a vertical shaft (33) of the wheel holder. The plug member (36) then cooperates with an anchor hole (34) in this shaft to prevent the swivelling of the wheel.
Patent GB-2390053-A (GB)
Title: Plastic injection moulding with gas assisted metal mouldings therein
Inventor: SINGH HARVINDER
IPC: B29C45/16
Filed: 2003-05-07
Abstract: The present invention details the construction of a plastic injection moulded part (40) having a moulded metal reinforcement (48) subsequently injection moulded therein. This can include the step of forming a pocket by the injection of a gas and filling this pocket with the metal. Additionally, provided by the invention is a method for manufacturing such a moulded part and an apparatus (70) having control means for performing that method.
Patent GB-2391309-A (GB)
Title: Optical gas sensor
Inventor: DIEKMANN WILFRIED
IPC: G01N21/3504
Filed: 2003-05-09
Abstract: An optical gas sensor comprises a cylindrical gas vessel 3 with a gas inlet, the vessel 3 having first and second flat reflective cover elements 1, 5 arranged mutually parallel, where the height of the gas vessel 3 is one to three times the diameter of the cover elements 1, 5. The second cover element 5 accommodates a radiation source 6 and two detector elements 23, 24 with at least one measurement detector and one reference detector. The radiation source is displaced at a distance of 30 to 60% of the radius of the second cover element 5 from the centre point of the second cover element 5. Both detector elements 23, 24 are displaced by an equal amount of 25 to 35% of the radius of the second cover element 5, from a straight line through the centre point of the second cover element 5, where the straight line is perpendicular to the diameter through the radiation source 6, and the direction of displacement is contrary to that of the radiation source 6, and the detector elements 23, 24 are arranged mirror-symmetrically at the same distance from the diameter through the radiation source 6, where the distance is 10 to 50% of the radius of the second cover element 5. The arrangement results in an extended beam path within a small volume.
Patent GB-2402594-A (GB)
Title: Tie with lever-action tightening tool
Inventor: STEADMAN WILLIAM DAVID
IPC: B25B25/00
Filed: 2003-06-14
Abstract: An Arrangement 22 for Supporting a Tree the arrangement 22 comprising a bracket 24 and a pair of elongate bands 28 each including a plurality of circular openings 30, the bands 28 being extendable in a loop from the bracket 24 around a tree. A pair of openings 38 are provided to receive first ends of the respective bands 28 folded therearound. A respective mounting opening 40 is provided a short distance from each of the openings 38. A pair of tangentially extending housings are provided adjacent each of the openings to receive the other ends of the respective bands 28. Inclined projections 46 (see fig 5) extend into the housings 42 from an upper wall thereof to retain the band 28 in the housing by engagement of the projections 46 through respective openings 30 in the bands 28. The loops of the bands 28 can be tightened by location of elongate tool 62 extending through an opening 30 at the free end of the respective band 28 extending from the housing 42, and also through an opening 30 in the first fixed end of the band 28 and through the respective opening 40, such that a lever action can be applied to the tool 62.
Patent GB-2403471-A (GB)
Title: Organic waste disposal
Inventor: NICHOLAS PHILIP CHARLES
IPC: F26B1/00
Filed: 2003-07-01
Abstract: A method for drying organic waste, comprising the steps of mixing and heating a first quantity of organic waste to form an organic powder and converting a portion of the organic powder to heat a second quantity of organic waste. There is also provided apparatus for drying organic waste comprising a vessel 10 for mixing and heating a first quantity of organic waste to form an organic powder and a conversion unit for converting a portion of the organic powder to generate heat for heating a second quantity of organic waste.
Patent GB-2409722-A (GB)
Title: Microseismic determination of location and origin time of a fracture generated by fracturing operation in a hydrocarbon well
Inventor: EISNER LEO
IPC: G01V1/28
Filed: 2003-12-29
Abstract: In a method of monitoring a hydraulic fracturing operation in a hydrocarbon well 11, microseismic signals 14 originating from an induced fracture 14 are recorded by three component geophone arrays 121,131 in neighbouring wells 12,13. A wavefield inversion algorithm is used to determine the mechanism, origin time and location of the seismic source 14. The algorithm does not require the signals to be resolved into P-wave and S-wave data before inversion. The algorithm evaluates Green's functions, uses an existing velocity model and decomposes a moment tensor to yield parameters characteristic of the fracture. The recorded signals may be bandpass limited to 0-50 Hz or 0-100 Hz.
Patent GB-2397563-A (GB)
Title: Tractor mountable generator and electric drive system
Inventor: KROPP DIETER
IPC: B60L50/10
Filed: 2004-01-23
Abstract: A generator unit 3 is provided for a tractor 1 or other agricultural device. The unit 3 typically comprises a housing 4, an input shaft and an electric generator 6. The housing 4 can be non-rotationally connected to a portion of the tractor 1. The input shaft is rotationally supported by the housing 4 and connectable to a power take off shaft 2 of the tractor 1. The input shaft drives a rotor of the electric generator 6 being operable to supply electrical loads of the tractor 1 or another agricultural device. The power take off may still be able to power other mechanical devices via an output shaft 5 of the unit 3. Alternatively, the rotor of the electrical generator maybe driven by a hydraulic motor (9, see fig 3) powered via a hydraulic connection from an agricultural device.
Patent GB-2402361-A (GB)
Title: Vibration damping device for power tool
Inventor: MENZEL JOHANNES
IPC: B27B17/00
Filed: 2004-06-03
Abstract: A manually operated power tool comprising an internal combustion engine and a handle arrangement 4, the handle being connected to the engine via an anti-vibration element, where in a predetermined frequency range the anti-vibration element has a first amplitude-frequency curve in a first position and a second curve in a second position, the handle being switchable between the first and second positions. The anti-vibration element may be switchable in dependence upon the engine speed. The anti-vibration element preferably comprises a vacuum reservoir 69 connected to a vacuum source. The anti-vibration element may further comprise a spring element (50,fig.7) one end of which being connected to the vacuum reservoir and the other to the engine or the handle. The vacuum reservoir may be filled with a granular damping material.
Patent GB-2404289-A (GB)
Title: Chip card holder
Inventor: SCHIMMELE-BRELL TOBIAS
IPC: H05K5/02
Filed: 2004-06-25
Abstract: A chip card holder, for example for holding a SIMM card, has a non-conductive contact-carrying base 12 and a metal cover 11, the cover 11 being in the form of a half-shell having opposed sides from each of which extend inwardly two lugs 59,60 at different levels, the spacing between the lugs 59,60 being approximately equal to the thickness of the contact-carrier base 12. To mount the cover, lugs 59 enter respective recesses 22 on the edge of the base, and lugs 60 abut the top of the base 12; the cover 11 is then slid so that the lugs 59 engage behind the base 12 as does a further lug 67 of the cover 11 and latches 62 of the cover 11 engage respective recesses 21 of the base 12.